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The Epilogue of Meine Lieben: Swiss Letters from the Philippines 1919-1927 continues the story of the Irmingers in the person of Hans's daughter, Lisa Irminger. Lisa was born in the Philippines in 1927 and spent the first 7 1/2 years here. We invite you to share in the childhood experiences that made such an indelible impression on her. read more >>

This website is dedicated to the Filipinas Heritage Library's Filipiniana collection -- books, manuscripts, periodicals, photographs, slides, and transparencies on Philippine history and culture.

The Philippine National Anthem

There’s a story behind the song where we express our love of country and resolve to defend the freedom our heroes fought for so valiantly. Here are some highlights.

The Panatang Makabayan

The Department of Education has revised several key lines of the pledge of allegiance or "Panatang Makabayan". Education Secretary Raul Roco issued Department Order 54 revising "Panatang Makabayan" to inculate values of patriotism and citizenship in all Filipinos.

Click here to see the old and revised versions of the "Panatang Makabayan".

Essays:   "Early records show that the Chinese referred to the Philippine islands as Ma'i."

Part of the Central Bank's Kayamanan Series, Ma'i--Panoramas of Philippine Primeval presents the peoples of the Philippines as they were in pre-colonial times. In a series of essays, author Gabriel S. Casal describes their belief system, their rites and rituals, as well as their relation to the material and spiritual world and to each other.

Ma'i Publications
Follow the LeaderBelonging and TogethernessThe Rites of Rice and CommunityConflict and ConsonanceThe World of the SpiritsMorning in Ma'iCherishing the Lifestyle 

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